by Conan Tobias

Literary event listings, Oct. 30–Nov. 5, 2017

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Gary Barwin, Terry Fallis, Grace O’Connell, and Jean E. Pendziwol: Reading from their latest works. Thunder Bay Art Gallery, 1080 Keewatin St., Thunder Bay, Ont. 7 p.m. $15 Martha Baillie and Camilla ... Read More »

October 30, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings, Oct. 23–29, 2017

By Conan Tobias

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Anne McDonald & Gail Bowen: First speakers in St. Peter’s College's 2017/2018 Writer Series.  Lillian H. Smith Library,  239 College St., Toronto. 7 p.m. Free GGBooks @ IFOA: The authors shortlisted for ... Read More »

October 23, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Gord Downie, songwriter, author, dies at 53

By Conan Tobias

Gord Downie, the Tragically Hip frontman and Canadian icon, died at his home on the night of Oct. 17, according to a statement released by his family on the band's website. He was 53. Last May, ... Read More »

October 18, 2017 | Filed under: Book news

Literary event listings, Oct. 16–22, 2017

By Conan Tobias

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Ann Birch: Launching the book Settlement. Toronto Public Library, Alderwood Branch, 2 Orianna Dr., Toronto. 7 p.m. Free WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Geoff Berner: Book launch and album release. ANAF Club 344, 32 ... Read More »

October 16, 2017 | Filed under: Events

A forgotten dictionary of Canadianisms is updated for the 21st century

By Conan Tobias

Anyone who has ever wondered about the historical origins of the word “eh,” or why Canadians call a couch a “chesterfield,” will want to explore the new edition of a forgotten volume of Canadiana. Stefan ... Read More »

October 10, 2017

Literary event listings, Oct. 9–15, 2017

By Conan Tobias

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Ayub Buri: Book launch for Being Kurdish in a Hostile World, an insider’s account of the Kurdish conflicts. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay St., Toronto. 6 p.m. Free Darryl Raymaker: Launching the ... Read More »

October 10, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings, October 2–8, 2017

By Conan Tobias

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2 Steve Paikin: Speaking on his book Bill Davis: Nation Builder, and Not So Bland After All. Rotman School of Management, 105 St. George St., Desautels Hall, 2nd floor, south building, Toronto. 5 ... Read More »

October 2, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings, Sept. 25–Oct. 1, 2017

By Conan Tobias

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 David Chariandy: In conversation with Dionne Brand to celebrate the launch of his novel, Brother. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W., Toronto. 7 p.m. Free Ron Sexsmith: Signing copies of his debut novel, Deer ... Read More »

September 25, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings, Sept. 18–24, 2017

By Conan Tobias

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Sarah Meehan Sirk and Karen Smythe: Discussing their latest books. Dora Keogh, 141 Danforth Ave., Toronto. 6 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Martha Baillie and Camilla Grudova: A double launch for Baillie’s If ... Read More »

September 18, 2017 | Filed under: Events

Literary event listings, Sept. 11–17, 2017

By Conan Tobias

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Gabrielle Prendergast: Launching the book Zero Repeat Forever. Book Warehouse, 4118 Main St., Vancouver. 7 p.m. Margo Goodhand: Launching the book Runaway Wives and Rogue Feminists. Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave., ... Read More »

September 11, 2017 | Filed under: Events

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